Presidential Forum set on Jan. 29

In line with the *iVote2010* campaign of the Lasallian Justice & Peace Commission for a more meaningful and critical participation of the Lasallian community in the coming elections, a Presidential Forum is set to be viewed in the different La Salle schools on Jan. 29 , from 2-5pm. The Presidential Forum entitled “Youth2010: Bumoto Para sa Pagbabago” is an initiative led by the De La Salle University Student Council in Partnership with ABS-CBN Network. La Salle schools, including the University of St. La Salle, will be setting up viewing facilities in campus for the airing of the forum live via ANC. The Presidential Forum is expected to gather the majority, if not all, of the presidential candidates.
YOUTH 2010: BUMOTO PARA SA PAGBABAGO January 29, 2010 2:00PM-5:00PM Teresa Yuchengco Auditorium, De La Salle University
Time/ Duration	Official Programme
Before 2:00pm	OPENING - Entrance of Colors - Philippine National Anthem - Opening Prayer/ Induction
2:00pm – 2:30pm	- Introduction of the Host - Opening of Program by Host - Welcoming Remarks: Br. Armin Luistro FSC- President and Chancellor of De La Salle University - Advocacy Video of Boto Lasalyano, Sulong Pilipino - Introduction of Presidential Candidates - Explanation of the Program by Host
3:20pm – 3:50pm	ISSUE DISCUSSION There will be nine different issues to be discussed. Days before the forum, draw lots will be conducted to determine what specific issue will be assigned to each candidate. Likewise, draw lots will also be conducted to determine which school would ask the question for each candidate. The issues are to be based in the United Nations millennium development goals.
3:20pm – 3:50pm	ONE-ON-ONE DISCUSSION A panel composed of students from De La Salle University will be formed to ask each presidentiables two questions within 3 minutes.
3:50pm – 4:10pm	QUESTIONS FROM THE HOST The host will be asking a question per candidate and the candidates have two minutes each to answer the question.
4:10pm – 4:40pm	OPEN FORUM Anyone from the audience can ask a question to any candidate and the candidates will be given maximum of two minutes to answer each question.
4:40pm – 4:50pm	CLOSING STATEMENT OF THE CANDIDATES Each candidate will be asked to deliver a 1-minute closing message for the youth.
4:50pm – 5:00pm	CLOSING OF THE OFFICIAL PROGRAMME The host will thank all the people who made the event possible. Alma Matter Hymn will also be played and exits of colors will take place.